NUR-2180 QUIZ 2

NUR-2180 QUIZ 2




Lordosis

Correct Answer: abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine (sway-
back condition)



Kyphosis

Correct Answer: excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing the
hunching of the back.



Scoliosis

Correct Answer: abnormal lateral curvature of the spine



Active ROM

Correct Answer: Is movement initiated and completed by the patient
without assistance



Passive ROM

Correct Answer: Range of Motion in which the resident is unable to assist
with movement

, Muscle strength testing

Correct Answer: The determination of the amount of force that a muscle
can exert against resistance.



What are the three layers of the skin?

Correct Answer: epidermis, dermis, hypodermis



clubbing of nails

Correct Answer: deformity of fingers and fingernails associated with

underlying medical conditions or diseases that cause the finger tissue to

increase and nails to curve downward

occurs with congenital cyanotic heart disease, lung cancer, and pulmonary
diseases.



Lesion danger signs

Correct Answer: A-asymmetry

B-border irregularity, poorly defined margins

C-color variation

D-diameter >6mm (size of pencil eraser)

E-elevation/evolution

F-funny looking



Psoriasis